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Living in Saint-Hyacinthe

16.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021. In May 2021, the foreign population was 3,155. The city covered 191.6 km² in 2021. Population density was 303.1 people per km² in 2021. Walking accounted for 7.1% of commutes in 2021. Public transport accounted for 1.6% of commutes in 2021. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in May 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Saint-Hyacinthe?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Saint-Hyacinthe.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Saint-Hyacinthe yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent16.1 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official
Dwellings28,096 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings26,870 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,155 people of 57,239 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Saint-Hyacinthe is 6.1%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Saint-Hyacinthe 6.1%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate58 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate6.1 %country median 8.3%11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint-Hyacinthe. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Saint-Hyacinthe. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.4 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.6 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct7.1 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official
Destinations from nearest airport4 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat2Official
Nearest airportYHU13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv3Official
Distance to nearest airport38.2 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint-Hyacinthe. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 9.92 · Feb 16.41 · Mar 23.69 · Apr 27.67 · May 32.13 · Jun 32.33 · Jul 33.51 · Aug 33.12 · Sep 33.68 · Oct 27.46 · Nov 21.4 · Dec 18.28 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -40.39 · Feb -36.38 · Mar -32.27 · Apr -13.27 · May -3.14 · Jun 2.4 · Jul 8.11 · Aug 7.08 · Sep -0.23 · Oct -5.2 · Nov -20.02 · Dec -35.44 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Average temperature by monthJan -10.63 · Feb -9.11 · Mar -3 · Apr 5.19 · May 12.87 · Jun 18.09 · Jul 21.07 · Aug 20.25 · Sep 16.13 · Oct 8.56 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -6.1 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Welland58,491 residentsBelleville55,071 residentsPort Coquitlam61,498 residentsAurora62,057 residentsNorth Bay52,662 residentsBlainville62,700 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint-Hyacinthe residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.5%Foreign residents 5.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area188.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
City area191.6 km²2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Saint-Hyacinthe, CSD 2454008)8Official
Foreign-resident share7.67 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents3,155 people11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.10Official
Population density303.1 people/km²11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation.10Official
Population57,239 people1 Jan 2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Hyacinthe (Census subdivision 2454048)9Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Saint-Hyacinthe by year, residents50,79553,66056,52559,3902001200520092015202258,797residents

Population rose 14.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 51,388 to 58,797.

International community in Saint-Hyacinthe

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data4,200100.0%
Africa1,77042.1%
Americas1,38032.9%
Other places of birth in Africa1,01024.0%
Colombia77018.3%
Europe65015.5%
Asia3959.4%
France3558.5%
Algeria3307.9%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the2455.8%
Other places of birth in Americas2004.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Morocco1804.3%
Haiti1754.2%
Other places of birth in Europe1353.2%
Syria1202.9%
Mexico902.1%
China701.7%
United States of America651.5%
Other places of birth in Asia601.4%
Peru401.0%
Afghanistan350.8%
Croatia300.7%
Portugal300.7%
Brazil250.6%
Turkey250.6%
Italy200.5%
Iraq200.5%
Lebanon200.5%
India200.5%
Germany150.4%
Poland150.4%
Romania150.4%
Ukraine150.4%
El Salvador100.2%
Trinidad and Tobago100.2%
Netherlands100.2%
Russian Federation100.2%
United Kingdom100.2%
Iran100.2%
Korea, South100.2%
Philippines100.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data54,830100.0%
Canadian citizens51,68094.3%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over42,31577.2%
Canadian citizens aged under 189,36517.1%
Not Canadian citizens3,1555.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data56,085100.0%
Single responses55,03598.1%
Official languages52,78594.1%
French52,39093.4%
Non-official languages2,2454.0%
Non-Indigenous languages2,2454.0%
Indo-European languages1,5552.8%
Italic (Romance) languages1,4602.6%
Spanish1,3602.4%
Multiple responses1,0501.9%
French and non-official language(s)6201.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
English4000.7%
Afro-Asiatic languages3350.6%
English and French3000.5%
Semitic languages2700.5%
Arabic2700.5%
Niger-Congo languages1750.3%
English, French and non-official language(s)750.1%
Portuguese750.1%
Swahili700.1%
Creole languages700.1%
Berber languages600.1%
Kabyle550.1%
Haitian Creole500.1%
English and non-official language(s)450.1%
Balto-Slavic languages450.1%
Slavic languages450.1%
Indo-Iranian languages450.1%
Iranian languages350.1%
Lingala300.1%
Rundi (Kirundi)300.1%
Sino-Tibetan languages300.1%
Chinese languages250.0%
Turkic languages250.0%
Turkish250.0%
Austro-Asiatic languages250.0%
Persian languages250.0%
Sign languages200.0%
Mandarin200.0%
Vietnamese200.0%
Russian200.0%
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde)200.0%
Creole, n.o.s.150.0%
Bulgarian150.0%
Serbo-Croatian150.0%
Serbian150.0%
Quebec Sign Language100.0%
Multiple non-official languages100.0%
Khmer (Cambodian)100.0%
Morisyen100.0%
Indo-Aryan languages100.0%
Iranian Persian100.0%
Romanian100.0%
Éwé100.0%
Wolof50.0%
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e.50.0%
Nilo-Saharan languages50.0%
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e.50.0%
Sign languages, n.i.e.50.0%
Germanic languages50.0%
High German languages50.0%
German50.0%
Nepali50.0%
Urdu50.0%
Dari50.0%
Italian50.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Saint-Hyacinthe a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement55%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents3,155 people11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.
Population57,239 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Hyacinthe (Census subdivision 2454048)
Households spending over 30% of income on rent16.1 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Dwellings28,096 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate58 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10.5 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population11Official
Households26,870 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Labour force participation rate61.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Median age46.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint-Hyacinthe when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Saint-Hyacinthe?

The median gross salary is 1,870 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Hyacinthe?

The unemployment rate is 6.1 %. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

How many people live in Saint-Hyacinthe?

The published population is 57,239 people. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Hyacinthe (Census subdivision 2454048).

How many foreign residents live in Saint-Hyacinthe?

3,155 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status..

Is Saint-Hyacinthe a good place to live?

Saint-Hyacinthe may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Saint-Hyacinthe?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,200 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/saint-hyacinthe/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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